Saul resumed his chase of David. He recruited three thousand young men from all over Israel and started to search near the Crags of the Wild Goats where David and his men were hiding (2). At one point, Saul had to relieve himself, and came into the very cave where David was hiding. Ironically, Saul was most vulnerable while he was threatening David’s life with numerous soldiers.

David’s men who were in the cave with him, urged him to take the chance and kill Saul. They insisted that it was God’s will for David to take Saul’s life there. David was convinced for a moment. He snuck up to Saul and cut the corner of Saul’s robe. But he quickly realized that he could not execute judgement against the king that God had anointed (7). Only God had the right to end Saul’s kingship. David chose to honor God’s plan.

After Saul went out on his own way, David called out to him, and gave him a heart-felt speech about his frustration as one who did not mean any harm. Saul had a troubled mind with swaying emotions. He was moved by David’s action for the moment and blessed David. He also asked him for an oath not to harm his children. Then Saul returned home, yet David remained in hiding (22).
Application: Father, you are the sovereign God. Help me to follow your perfect plan and timing instead of my own calculations today.
One Word: God is the judge.